Pseudogout (CPPD Crystal Deposition)

WHAT IS IT?

Pseudogout (CPPD crystal deposition) is a

WHAT CAUSES IT?

 

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

 

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Risk factors

 

Initial Presentation

Common Chief Complaints:

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History Of Present Illness

 

Physical Exam Findings

 

CLINICAL WORKUP

 

AT WHAT POINT DO WE CONFIDENT IN MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS?

 

WHAT ELSE ARE WE WORRIED ABOUT?

 

HOW DO WE TREAT IT? 

 

HOW WELL DO THE PATIENTS DO?

 

WAS THERE A WAY TO PREVENT IT?

 

OTHER FACTS?

 

FURTHER READING

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Page Updated: 09.02.2016